Big systems can be difficult to curate components for, especially ones where you have massive, multi-driver speaker arrays with complex crossovers that can soak up a lot of efficiency. Loudspeakers around 88-90 dB need higher […]
Hot off their introduction of the MA7200 integrated amplifier, McIntosh Labs is ready to to have a coming-out party for it’s little brother: The MA5300 integrated amplifier. Instead of the MA7200’s 200-watts/Channel, the diminutive direct-coupled MA5300 […]
I walked past the room at RMAF without noticing the sign, stopped dead in my tracks, and did a 180-degree turn. I peered through the partially-opened door into the darkness beyond, and noticed all the […]
Photojournal by Eric Franklin Shook Don’t fret, more in-depth coverage is coming soon from your slightly unorganized, inept, and dysfunctional writing crew at Part-Time Audiophile (I’m only including myself in this crew). In the meantime, […]
I have to admit the hallways at the Denver Marriott Tech Centre were starting to collapse inward like a spiral tunnel, and I felt like my legs were running through thigh-deep water by Saturday afternoon […]
The GoldenEar Triton Reference is designer Sandy Gross’ latest statement, and it’s got exclamation points written all over it. The monster is $8500/pair, and did I mention it’s a monster? Over 100lbs per side, the […]
Saturday, Day Two Photojournal by Eric Franklin Shook I have more brands, dealers, and vendors you might want to put on your short list of MUST SEE ROOMS for Sunday. Also, let us know in […]
There are some things that are rarely seen in the wild, like the white lion or the snow leopard. High-end audio similarly has its own infrequently encountered species, but a major show is a good […]
ELAC‘s Andrew Jones tells us that Adante has two meanings. One is “awesomely inspirational”. The other is “know it all”. Either way, Jones says, the name fits [coughs into his hand]. The Adante AF61 is […]
Paul McGowan of PS Audio was grinning ear-to-ear as he started telling me about the company’s brand new P20 PureStream Power Plant Friday morning at RMAF inside the Denver Marriott Tech Centre. We first reported […]
When I started seeing reel-to-reel tape decks popping up at high-end shows a few years ago, I wrote it off as a novelty. Yes, good old vinyl was booming, but tape? Really? Then I heard […]
Friday, Day One by Eric Franklin Shook Considering my late head start, I want to point out a few brands, dealers, and vendors you might want to put on your short list of MUST […]
Who needs to fit in, when you already belong? Photojournal by Eric Franklin Shook The outside world can be a lonely place for audiophiles. For most of us: our dealer (stereo, not drugs), online forums, […]
From the Press Release: NOBLE AUDIO’S LEGENDARY FORMER FLAGSHIP IN-EAR MONITOR, THE K10, IS REBORN ON MASSDROP TODAY! The iconic Noble K10 returns today as the Massdrop x Noble Kaiser 10 at just half the […]
Stereophonic sound has been around for more than 85 years, but over the last few decades many of the attempts to better retrieve what’s in those two channels have yielded mostly incremental improvements. A new […]
Sights of arrival, and what not to miss Photojournal by Eric Franklin Shook Everyday good day begins with a burger. It occurred to me while walking through Denver International Airport today that if your state […]
Welcome to the evolution. The Occasional Part-Time Audiophile is a new thing. Another experiment. And while it may be new to us, it’s not exactly new. The history of our hobby is as much a story […]
“It’s baaaaaaaaack…” This time bigger, and better than ever – at least that’s the hope. With the Denver Marriott Tech Centre Hotel fully operational, and remodelled, the hype is starting for show goers who are […]
The Rocky Mountain Audio Fest is kind of like a favorite old friend I carve out a long weekend to visit every fall. Now in its 14th year, a trip to RMAF means camaraderie, catching […]
Welcome to something new we’re going to try here on PTA thanks to our friend Wynn Wong of Wynn Audio in Richmond Hill, Ontario. I’m going to be curating a new list every month featuring […]
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